The newly admitted 80-year-old female resident sits in her room and stares at the TV all day. What action by the nurse would best aid the patient in increasing self-esteem?
a. Encouraging her to participate in self-care activities
b. Suggesting that she change the channel to an intellectually stimulating program
c. Giving her privacy until she becomes accustomed to the long-term care facility
d. Arranging for a meal tray rather than having her eat in the dining room
ANS: A
Participation in self-care activities increases self-esteem and independence and puts the resident in control of her appearance.
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a. Supply and demand b. Market c. Efficiency d. Effectiveness
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1. Teaching the client to provide self-care 2. Teaching respiratory/cough etiquette 3. Teaching the use of sexual barriers 4. Teaching the use of standard precautions
The nurse is developing an exercise plan for someone diagnosed with congestive heart failure and exercise intolerance. In doing so, the nurse should
a. Plan for 20 minutes of continuous aerobic activity and increase as tolerated. b. Perform 6-minute walks at the patient's pace at least 2 times a day. c. Instruct the patient that he should not take his beta blocker medication on exercise days. d. Encourage a high-calorie diet to plan for extra calorie expenditure.